Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12794, Daniel Doyen, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. G.
Korjen, Daniel
S. 12,794
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CONTENTS

Peter Redfield Pen. Agent April 14, 1837.
28071
Vermont - 1807
Daniel Doyen of Kingsbury in the State of  Vermont  Low  Low who was a private in the Com by Captain Morse of the com by _____ in the Ver  Shoeps line for
1 Year, 7 mo - 8 days
* N. H. Line
(Records corrected. Dec. 9/15)
Inscribed on the Roll of Ver at the rate of 64 Dollars 21 Cents per annu to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14. day of Feb. 1834 and sent G. H. Redfield, Derby. Ver-
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1832 $ 160. 52 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 4 - 32. 10
$192 62
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. D. Clerk Book E Vol. 3 Page 61

Page 3 of 4 Barn. Wilson
Beclamation Daniel Doyen Declaration
1. Stephen Rigault agent and attorney Duly Approved.
Daniel Doyen ... Roll d ... Includes No 1780 311 ... Sister ... Daniel ... ... settlement ...

State of Vermont } On this 15 th day of Jan District of Orleans } granted A. D. 1822 person ally appeared in open court before the Honorable Robert Court within and for the District of Orleans forsook now Tilling Daniel Doyen a resident of the town ship of Kingsbury in the County of St. Lawrence & District of Orleans recd Roomer of Seven Can als aged 44 years who being first sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1822. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1782 in the first Regiment of the New York Line, under the col- oring command of Genl. Ar. He enlisted in Pembroke in the State of New York in the month of April 1782 and there & then enlisted for the term of two years in the Company commanded by Captain Mansoe which was a company of light infantry belonging to said Regiment; he joined said Regiment at Saratoga in the State of New York in the month of June 1782 when he was detached with the col- or of a company of the born year when he removed to Albany New York & from thence to Newburgh in said State where they laid winter quarters and remained there until the summer, he continued in the service until the close of the revolution

honors nor aid was dismissed and re- turned home in the month of June 1782 And to further inform that in the year 1780 he resided at said Dan-brook & then & then enlisted in the Company commanded by Captain Redden in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Nichols for the term of three months; this was a militia Company and stationed at Dan- barns from opposite West Point in the State of New York where he remained until Arnold deserted to the enemy & he then marched to West Point where he remained until his said term of three months expired when he was dismissed. He was born in the year 1765 in Dan-brook - of course there is a record of his birth if any one who lived in the Revolutionary War has resided in Shipton Town Canada for the term of thirty five years from the State of Vermont in different towns the year. He entered said service as a volunteer. He has by whom he all down to a few here or around except the present and know that his name is not on the muster roll of the Company of any State. General Stark commanded this Brigade. I Daniel Dyer

Subscribed & sworn to the day & year first above written
Daniel Doyen
I William Lowick of Dotty in the Dooms of Lowick County the S. belong to the first Regiment of the New Hampshire line in the year 1772 when Daniel Doyen who Sub- scribed & swore to the foregoing Sub- scription found said Regiment at Long Island as in said Regiment at Long Island and that he served in said Regiment until June 1783 when I went to a different Station. William Lowick Subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year above written
William Lowick
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states and that it appears to them that William Lowick who has subscribed the above certificate is a credible witness & John H. Kimball Register of said Probate Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Doyen for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Exeter this 15 th day of August 1832 - John H. Kimball Register

January 24, 1910.
Hon. William B. McKinley,
House of Representatives:
My dear Mr. McKinley:
In reply to your letter dated the 20" and received the 21" instant, I have the honor to advise you that the papers on file in pension claim of Daniel Doyen, Sur. File No. 12,794, fail to afford any information other than that furnished you in a letter dated June 1, 1909, from which the following is copied.
Daniel Doyen was born in 1763 at Pembroke, New Hampshire, where he resided when he volunteered in 1780 in Captain Kidder's company, Colonel Nichols' regiment of New Hampshire troops and served for three months; and that he again volunteered in April, 1782, in Captain Munroe's company of Colonel Henry Dearborn's First New Hampshire regiment, and served until the end of the Revolutionary War. He was allowed pension on an application executed August 15, 1832, while a resident of Kingsey Township, St. Francis County, Three Rivers District, Lower Canada. There is no data as to family on file.
For the date of soldier's death and name of the person to whom the arrears of his pension were paid, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, citing the following data; "Daniel Doyen, Cert. No. 2,807, issued February 14, 1834, under Act of June 7, 1832, at the Vermont Agency."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

1909 June 1. Hist. to Hon Wm B McKinley N.Y.R. C 1910 Jan. 24 same to above. C 1910 May 28. To Hon Wm B. McKinley as per copies enclosed. JG 99
Perkins
✓ 12.794 INVALID.
File No. 12.794
Daniel Doyen Briv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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May 28, 1910.
Daniel Dayen 8,12794
Hon. William B. McKinley, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. McKinley:
In response to your letter dated the 25th instant, addressed to the Auditor for the War Department, and received in this Bureau, by reference, for reply, yesterday, relative to the claim for the accrued pension of Daniel Dayen, pensioned under the act of June 7, 1832, by Certificate No. 2807, issued February 14, 1834, Vermont Agency, I have the honor to advise you that it does not appear that a claim for accrued pension has been filed in this Bureau.
It is proper to add that no one other than the soldier's widow, or his minor children under the age of 16 years at date of his death, would have title to the accrued pension.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

June 1, 1909.
Hon. William B. McKinley, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. McKinley:
In reply to your letter dated the 28" and received the 29" ultimo, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in pension claim Sur. File No. 12,794, it appears that Daniel Doyen was born in 1763 at Pembroke, New Hampshire, where he resided when he volunteered in 1780 in Captain Kidder's company, Colonel Nichols' regiment of New Hampshire troops and served for three months; and that he again volunteered in April, 1782, in Captain Munroe's company of Colonel Henry Dearborn's First New Hampshire regiment, and served until the end of the Revolutionary War.
He was allowed pension on an application executed August 15, 1832, while a resident of Kingsey Township, Saint Francis County, Three Rivers District, Lower Canada. There is no data as to his family on file.
For the date of soldier's death and name of the person to whom the arrears of his pension were paid, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, citing the following data: " Daniel Doyen, Certificate No. 2207, issued February 14, 1834, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Vermont Agency."
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

WM. B. MCKINLEY 19TH ILL. DISTRICT
House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
May 25, 1910.
D. W. M. File 12,794
Mr. E. F. Harper,
Auditor for the War Department.
My dear Mr. Harper:
Will you kindly inform me of the status of the claim of Daniel Doyen, pensioned under the Act of June 7th, 1832, by Ctf. No. 2807, issued Feb. 14, 1834, Vermont Agency, for an accrued pension. I presume it has already been allowed.
Very truly yours,
W. B. McKinley

Form 3043. ALL DIVISIONS.
2-3140
FHC
RETURN SLIP.
Treasury Department,
OFFICE OF THE
AUDITOR FOR THE WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. C., May 26, 1910
Respectfully forwarded to the
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
the letter of the Hon. W. B. McKinley, M.C., in relation to accrued pension(No.2807), claimed in the case of Daniel Doyen.
The Hon. Mr. McKinley has been advised of this reference.
O. F. Harker
Auditor.
By M. J. H.
FMW

WILLIAM B. MCKINLEY, ILL., CHAIRMAN. IRA W. WOOD, N. J. JOSEPH R. KNOWLAND, CAL. WILLIAM C. LOVERING, MASS. GEORGE A. PEARRE, MD. CHARLES A. KENNEDY, IOWA. JOEL COOK, PA. SAMUEL McMILLAN, N. Y. JOSEPH G. BEALE, PA. ADDISON D. JAMES, KY.  PETER A. PORTER, N. Y. JOHN W. GAINES, TENN. THOMAS W. HARDWICK, GA. ROBERT M. WALLACE, ARK. DANIEL J. RIORDAN, N. Y. CHARLES F. BOOHER, MO. WILLIAM A. ASHBROOK, OHIO. CHARLES C. CARLIN, VA. JONAH K. KALANIANAOLE, HAWAII.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U S. COMMITTEE ON COINAGE, WEIGHTS, AND MEASURES, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Jan. 20, 1910.
The Honorable, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear sir:—
Will you kindly furnish me with any information that is obtainable in your office regard Daniel Doying, who served in the Revolutionary War, presumably in a regiment known as the "Vermonters"? I have been informed by the Adjutant General's Office that his records show the service of Daniel Doying who was a private in Captain Jonas Kidder's Company, Nichols' Regiment of New Hampshire Militia, which was raised to reenforce the Continental Army at West Point. His name appears on the rolls of that company with entries showing that he was engaged July 15, 1780, and that he was discharged Oct. 24, 1780.
The Adjutant General suggested that further information might be obtained from you. I will greatly appreciate it if you will advise me as to whether there is any additional information on your files.
Very truly yours,
W B McKinley
M. C. 19th Illinois District.

Ad.
3-871.
Congressional
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Jan 21, 1910.
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Daniel Doying
Service _____ Rev.
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
In O.H. I.H. or R. as above. Pay I.F. 12794 - Daniel Doyen. also by 715-100 - Rev. Daniel Downing. retired.

RECORD DIVISION. Congressional Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L.D.L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Daniel Doying
Service N.H.
Additional Service Res. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim except I#12794

  WILLIAM B. MCKINLEY, ILL., CHAIRMAN  PETER A. PORTER, N.Y.    IRA W. WOOD, N.J.  JOHN W. GAINES, TENN.    JOSEPH R. KNOWLAND, CAL.  THOMAS W. HARDWICK, GA.    WILLIAM C. LOVERING, MASS.  ROBERT M. WALLACE, ARK.    GEORGE A. PEARRE, MD.  DANIEL J. RIORDAN, N.Y.    CHARLES A. KENNEDY, IOWA.  CHARLES F. BOOHER, MO.    JOEL COOK, PA.  WILLIAM A. ASHBROOK, OHIO.    SAMUEL McMILLAN, N.Y.  CHARLES C. CARLIN, VA.    JOSEPH G. BEALE, PA.  JONAH K. KALANIANAOLE, HAWAII.    ADDISON D. JAMES, KY.   
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.  COMMITTEE ON COINAGE, WEIGHTS, AND MEASURES,  WASHINGTON, D. C.
May 28, 1909.
The Honorable, The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
Is it possible for you to give me any information regarding Daniel Doying who served in Capt. Jonas Kidder's Co., Nichols Regiment, New Hampshire Militia, during the Revolutionary War?
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very truly yours,
Wm. B. McKinley
M. C. 19th Ill. Dist.

12.344 Daniel Dozen Apr 1782 Cpt. Morrison Nov 1784 Col. Henry Dearborn
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1 year 7 mo 8 days $ 64.21
S. F. Redfield Esq of Derby Present

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Daniel Doyen Orleans - Vern which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Yes; one witness only If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
not on the rolls, the best proof to be had required  QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.